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Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER!

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Interior
TV, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedroomsSleeps 645 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER!

Enjoy the charms of the Florence Historic centre and the S. Croce lifestyle during your stay. Strategic location: every Florence historic centre site is walkable from the Maia apt (Uffizi, San Marco, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Maria Novella, Piazzale MIchelangelo..). It is a lovely nest just remodeled down to the last details to make your stay comfortable and romantic: oak-beamed, wood ceiling and parquet, chip in making a warm atmosphere



The Space
Central, light and very quiet, the Maia is a charming and lovely vacation rental set on pretty street in Santa Croce area. The apartment consists of: 1 bright living room with sofa-bed; extendable dining table to seat six, TV and fully fitted kitchen ; 1 master bedroom with double bed, TV, chest of drawers, french window; 1 small bathroom with shower; 1 loft bedroom with closet and 2 single bed: one bed upstairs, one high-quality pouf bed (which can accommodate guests of any age) downstairs. Oak-beamed, and parquet in every bedroom.
Guest Access
Dishwasher, electric oven, microwave, fridge with small freezer; toaster, kettle, tableware, hair dryer, children camp bed, hoover. Cotton linen and towels provided. New and silent air conditioning system in every room, free WIFI; 2 TV.
Interaction with Guests
We will be at the apt for the check-in time to meet you and to provide all necessary information about the apt and about the Florence services and activities. You can contact us in every moment for any additional information and need.
The Neighborhood
Enjoy the charms of the Florence Historic center and Santa Croce lifestyle during your stay in Florence. A variety of attractions are only a short walk away. The apartment is located at the second floor of a just refurbished old and typical building, near to the most famous sites: few minutes from Santa Croce church, Dome, Ponte Vecchio, Bargello and Uffizi. Santa Croce is one of the most cool and popular florentine locations. The area is lined with restaurants, cafés, shopping spots (email hidden)ly atmosphere. Stroll down to the Macci’s street in S. Ambrogio area you'll find the lively famous food market with all kind of fresh products. There you will also find a pay and display parking. Do visit the Ciompi square with its antiquities market. Finally, I am a good cooker and food lover, so just ask for restaurant recommendations!
Getting around
Car Not Necessary.
The Florence old town centre is full of pedestrian areas, small and easy to visit walking . Anyway the Maia apt is 205 mt far away from the pay and display parking of S.Ambrogio.
The Maia apt is close enough to walk to all of the sites:
4 minutes from the Santa Croce church
13 minutes from Piazza Signoria and the Uffizi
14 minutes from the Dome
9 minutes from Bargello
15 minutes from Ponte Vecchio
Other Things to Note
Children under 3 years FOR FREE
Chek-in after 3 p.m. and check-out up to 11 a.m.
Note – the apt has two separate bedrooms so it is perfect for families of 4 or for a couple. The additional two sleeping accommodations are in the living room sofa-bed.
The wood staircase in the little loft room is steep.
The building staircase is easy anyway we want to underline that it is a walk up building (NO LIFT)
No housekeeping service during the stay

Property manager

Eugenia

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 484 sq ft (45 sq m)

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Point of interest

Florence - in the heart of the historic center a stone's throw from the Duomo

Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (167)
Florence - in the heart of the historic center a stone's throw from the Duomo

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: small size and very polite

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Maia Apt Open Door Live Florence Historic Center Apartment
Maia Apt Open Door Live Historic Center Apartment
Maia Apt Open Door Live Florence Historic Center
Maia Apt Open Door Live Historic Center
Maia Apt Open Door Live Florence Historic Center Apartment
Maia Apt Open Door Live Historic Center Apartment
Maia Apt Open Door Live Florence Historic Center
Maia Apt Open the Door Live the Florence Historic Center!
Maia Apt Open Door Live Historic Center Apartment
Maia Apt Open Door Live Florence Historic Center
Maia Apt Open Door Live Historic Center
Maia Apt Open the Door Live the Florence Historic Center!
Maia Apt Open the Door Live the Florence Historic Center!

About the neighborhood

Map
Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Florence (FIR-Firenze Campo di Marte Rail Station) - 17 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Divina Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Enoteca Dè Macci - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Baldovino - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Queer - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hippopiada - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER! located?

Located in Santa Croce, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Historic Centre of Florence, Piazza della Signoria, and Palazzo Vecchio. Piazza del Duomo and Uffizi Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Florence (FIR-Firenze Campo di Marte Rail Station) is 17 minutes by foot and Florence Campo di Marte Station is 18 minutes.

Maia apt: Open the door and Live the Florence HISTORIC CENTER! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

charlene v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jean-Pierre P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as advertised
The place is NOT at all like it is advertised. The pictures are misleading. We were 4 in my group and as we walked in we found the apartment dark, damp and smelly. We all agreed that we could not stay there and we left right away. I had paid in advance for 4 nights so I asked for a refund for 3 nights but it was declined. The owner refused to give me any refund and I have not received a positive response from Vrbo either
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony R., Thunder Bay

Good location
Within walking distance of most sights. You had to climb up a very steep and narrow ladder to get up to the 2nd bed which was a just a single bed. Air conditioner in that bedroom leaked water all over the luggage. Pullout bed was in the kitchen. We do not recommend this place if there are more than two adults. Bring spices if you plan on cooking, all the spice jars are empty. Could use some updates or maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We loved the apartment, excellent location and facilities, couldn’t have asked for more! Amazing host with very good communication, Eugenia gave us many great recommendations and made sure all was well! Couldn’t recommend this apartment more - would be our first choice if we return to Florence!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rece E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this place!
Eugenia is amazing & responded quickly to any questions or concerns we had. She gave us thorough directions with a long list of recommendations. The location of this apartment is perfect & we had a lot of fun in Florence!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Michelle I.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not impressed with the condition off unit
Hi there We looked at this posting and the picture is very deceiving, extremely small.We went without lights in the bathroom for 2 days and it was brought to the attention of the owners, where she seamed to be not attentive nor bothered with the problem. She did state that her husband would be by the next day.Once her husband changed the light bulb she scolded me about leaving the lights on....are you kidding me we need the lights on to see in the bathroom! Their was black mold in the bathroom around the shower. Never again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brid S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and charming apartment in a great location!
We really enjoyed our stay at this quaint and charming apartment. It is perfectly situated close to many must see locations. It is a very quiet location and the host Eugenia was very communicative and checked in and answered all my questions as needed. It was easy to find and the check in and check out was easy. We would stay here again with no hesitation. The bathroom is small but similar in size to other locations we have stayed in throughout Europe. We appreciated having a washing machine for laundry as well and the laundry was dry overnight. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brook A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
The place was nice for my family of 5, the location was great and we were able to walk everywhere. We loved Florence and really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy stay in heart of florence
We had a lovely stay in the apartment which is comfortable, accurate to the photos and well-stocked. Eugenia was very responsive and welcoming, and the location was within close walking distance of all important sights. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute.
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marc H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shower
The bathroom and the shower was very small if you’re 6 foot tall very unpleasant
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Great amenities and location. Walkable to all sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved It!
What a great property! Eugenia was a wonderful host. She was very helpful with all of our questions. The apartment was perfect for my family of four. It allowed us space, separate sleeping quarters, and a wonderful neighbourhood with many dining/shopping options. I would absolutely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
You're on your own here -- owner is checked out
Check-in was unnecessarily awful and, in hindsight, a sign of things to come. Eugenia told me to meet her friend at the apartment at 5pm. I arrived at 4:50 pm. There were at least six apartments listed outside and she hadn't given me further instructions so I waited for her friend to show up outside (I couldn't get inside). At 5:20 pm I messaged her that he was still not there; she said he actually was. That's when she (finally) told me to ring the bell for the apartment labeled "Forte". When I got up to the apartment, her friend was mad at me because I was "late"! I never received any acknowledgement or apology from Eugenia for her oversight and inconveniencing both me and her friend. The shower had a lot of gross black mold you could both see and feel. When I asked for it to be cleaned, Eugenia said "Most people don't complain about it." !!! She had it cleaned the next day but complained to me it cost her 30 euros. The shower wouldn't drain properly, filling up very quickly, until I opened the drain and cleaned out what amounted to a pony tail's worth of long hair. Disgusting! I explicitly stated to Eugenia long before I arrived that I needed reliable wifi and she assured me the new fiber internet would be great. She neglected to mention the network is shared with another apartment and if anyone else is using it, your connection freezes up and is unusable. I had to let her know in advance when I really needed it to work so she could tell the others not to use it. That fixed the problem. There are no instructions for how to use any of the appliances and Eugenia can't tell you if you ask. One day I hired her cleaner to clean the apartment while I was away for a few days and Eugenia scolded me for leaving on the air. The air was technically "on", but had not blown any cold air for more than a week as it was getting colder. Where I come from, this does not waste energy, which I am conscious of. She never offered any instructions about her preferences for this or anything else, just reacted critically after the fact. Anytime I asked for help with how to use something, she replied quickly but usually with something like "figure it out yourself" and seemed annoyed. Eugenia doesn't live in Florence any more and seems very disinterested in the guest experience. There are many better places to stay in Florence for the same price I later discovered.
Stayed 40 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in the Santa Croce neighborhood. Away from the crowds but close to everything in Florence.
Good property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

Beautiful apartment
It was an overall seamless and wonderful experience
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H., Seattle, USA

Perfect place for our stay
The apartment was very comfortable for three people. The location was ideal for walking to all the sights. We really appreciated the personal touches like the bottle of wine and the restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

excellent hosts. the location was great, recommendations and communication all 5 star!
Thank you Eugenia for going out of your way due to our late arrival. The apartment was fantastic for the 3 of us. Location and your recommendations for places to eat were fabulous. I'd come again! Maybe for a future bike trip that I would love to plan. Many thanks again Lisa, May 2018.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

antonio m.

Fantastic!
Amazing location, easy walking distance to many fantastic rbakery/cafes & eataurants. Clean, comfoetable apartment. Highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine H.

Awesome Property
The owner is highly communicative and responsive. The property was lovely and more than what we expected.

10/10 Excellent

Sallie W., McDonough, GA

Great location!
Our family of four had a wonderful time in Florence. Eugenia's apartment is in a convenient location. We could walk to all of he sights but were away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas. The apartment is small ( especially the bathroom but we are all very tall 😉) but neat and clean. It is close to the 'leather school' and a wonderful gelato shop. It had all the things we needed for our short stay. I would recommend it to any couple or small family. Thank you Eugenia!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Lovely apartment, great location
I had a great two-week stay in this apartment. It's perfect for two people, whether friends or a couple. The loft is totally private and has a cute sitting/dressing area and the rest of the apartment is lovely -- even the dishes are adorable. It is two blocks from Santa Croce and about a 15 minute walk to the Duomo, Uffizi, Bargello, and very close to some wonderful restaurants. Eugenia was really helpful and her suggestions about restaurants, etc., were spot on. The shower is tiny (good luck shaving your legs in there!), but that's a small price to pay for such a delightful place to stay.

8/10 Good

Scott A.

Well appointed, cozy, 2nd floor walk-up apartment, VERY near central Florence!!
What a wonderful location......no more than a 20 minute walk to everything Florence !! Eugenia and Max were a great help to us prior to our visit and very welcoming upon arrival. They went above and beyond in helping us secure a parking garage for our rental car...even got us a great daily rate :) Our children loved the loft bed and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook a simple meal and nearby were many restaurants and a grocery store. The apartment was clean and well appointed , plenty of linens and AC/heat to cover you in any weather. The small bathroom is typical for city living and was rather cramped...but all in all we'd stay there again for all the other great amenities, proximity to Florence and VERY kind hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Abraham F.

Santa Croche
The apartment was very clean and modern. Eugenia was a great host and very responsive to any questions we had during our stay. She gave us plenty of recommendations for restaurants and things to see in the city. We thoroughly enjoyed the apartment and the area it was located in. It was a very short walking distance to anything we wanted to do in the city, and we would likely stay here again our next time in Florence.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Wonderful apartment, wonderful owner
We had a wonderful stay at this apartment in Florence. The apartment was well maintained, super clean and well stocked. It was also in a great location -- a very short walk to Santa Croce. We very easily walked everywhere we wanted to go, and enjoyed having a little distance from the circus around the Duomo. Eugenia could not have been easier to work with. She was very responsive, and very helpful with advice and suggestions. She even gave us a ride from the airport!!! We were so grateful. We were two, non attached adults traveling together and had plenty of space. I loved the loft bed in the second room. That said, I think the apartment might be tight for more than one couple. It was perfect for us though! Thanks again Eugenia.